The academic board of Federal Polytechnic, Oko in Anambra State yesterday announced the withdrawal of the institution from the ongoing national strike of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP. Meanwhile, the academic board and the governing council of the institution have directed immediate reopening of the polytechnic and resumption of lectures with immediate effect. Registrar […]
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Abuja: US Issues Travel Warning, Calls for Vigilance This Weekend
The United States of America has cautioned its citizens planning to travel to or within Abuja this weekend to take extra precautionary measures for their personal security and safety. In a message from US to its citizens in Abuja, the US mission in Nigeria said that the security message had become necessary in view of […]
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Gulder Ultimate Search 11 To Hold In Anambra State (Details)
The deep forest of the ancient Aguleri community in Anambra State will be playing host to this year’s edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search. Mr. Edem Vindah, Corporate Media and PR Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc, made the announcement while unveiling this year’s edition tagged ‘The Mission’ during a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday. Vindah, […]
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FAAN to close Abuja airport runway for three days
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has announced that the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja will be closed for three days beginning from Saturday. The Coordinating General Manager, Aviation Parastatals, Mr. Yakubu Dati, said the closure was for the authority to carry out maintenance on the facility. Dati, in a brief statement, […]
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Nothing will make me change my mind to coach Eagles again – Keshi
Keshi yet again gave a hint that he was done with the Eagles job in an interview he granted The Cable and was asked if he has resigned; “Yes. I have done my bit. I am tired of all the intrigues and backbiting and insinuations I get”. When asked if President Goodluck Jonathan intervenes and […]
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Doctors begin nationwide strike today
The Nigerian Medical Association, on Monday in Abuja, declared an indefinite nationwide strike which has been scheduled to commence today (Tuesday). The President of the NMA, Dr. Kayode Obembe, during a press briefing on the failure of the Federal Government to address their demands and imperative of the strike, said there was no going back. […]
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Get Ready To Buy D’banj’s Koko Garri – Aliko Dangote
… Aliko Dangote endorses D’banj’s Koko Garri !!!
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We don’t know where Chibok girls are – US
The United States said on Friday it had decreased its surveillance flights in the search for the about 219 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram, but added that the overall effort was unchanged due to more flights by other countries. It stated that it had no idea of the location of the girls, noting however that […]
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Jonathan explains silence on Chibok Schoolgirls’ abduction
President Goodluck Jonathan said he had so far been silent on efforts being made to rescue the 219 students who were abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, over two months ago because he did not want to compromise investigation. He also said for Nigeria to defeat the violent Boko Haram sect, the […]
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USA Delivers Military Equipment to Nigeria
In its avowed determination to give technical support to the Nigerian military, the United States of America yesterday confirmed the delivery of special military equipment to the Nigerian government as part of efforts to assist the country in the rescue operation of the over 200 school girls abducted from Chibok in Borno State over two […]
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Nigeria has good players – Messi
Argentina talisman, Lionel Messi, has rated the Super Eagles players as very good, especially the attack and praised his team for overcoming the Nigerian team. Messi, who scored twice in the game did not hide his desire for the team to step up their performance level as the competition enters its tougher phase. “We saw […]
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Cashless policy goes nationwide July 1
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday said that the third phase of its cash-less policy would commence as scheduled in the remaining 30 states of the federation. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by Mr. Isaac Okoroafor on behalf of the Director, Corporate Communications Department of the CBN. The statement stated that […]
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DSTV may slash subscription rates
Last week’s entry of an indigenous pay-TV company, Continental Satellite Limited, into the market may have prompted the management of MultiChoice, owners of the Digital Satellite Television brand, into exploring new marketing options to retain its subscribers in the country. One of the marketing strategies that DSTV, which for many years has been the dominant […]
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India to Establish Hospitals across Nigeria
The new Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Ghanashyam Rangaiah, Monday disclosed his government’s readiness to establish more Indian hospitals across the six geopolitical zones of the country. Rangaiah told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the initiative was to make India’s medical facilities accessible and affordable to Nigerians in various communities. […]
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Valedictory Session – Kenneth Okonkwo Condoles With Justice Chukwudifu Oputa’s Family (photos)
Kenneth Okonkwo condoles with Justice Chukwudifu Oputa’s family during the valedictory session for Justice Oputa at the Supreme Court of Nigeria yesterday the 19th of June, 2014 Justice Chukwudifu Oputa was Former Judge and Chairman of the Supreme Court, died May 4, of a stroke – related ailment, at the age of 96…
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Abacha’s Son Set To Contest 2015 Kano Governorship
The Presidency may have finally cleared the coast for Mohammed Abacha, the son of late General Sani Abacha, to join forces with pro Jonathan supporters and win back Kano State for Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, next year. Competent sources said that Wednesday’s withdrawal of the N446.3 billion money laundering charge against Abacha was aimed at […]
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Unbelievable: Mass Killer Serving 50 Years In UK Jail Takes British To Court…
An African warlord guilty of crimes against humanity is suing Britain for denying him his right to a family life. Former Liberian leader Charles Taylor, who allegedly ate the hearts of his enemies, is serving 50 years in a Durham jail. The UK agreed to imprison him after he was convicted at the Hague of […]
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FIFA Reveals The World’s Fastest Player
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben has been declared the fastest player in the world by FIFA. The Bayern Munich winger recorded a speed of 37km/h, the fastest ever clocked by a footballer at the World Cup opening match against Netherland and Spain, on Friday, June 13, 2014. The Dutchman played an essential role in securing a 5 […]
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